The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for working with the primary care teamat the Beaverton clinicto offer comprehensive, in-depth social work interventions to address the biopsychosocial needs of patients and families. The general goal of intervention is to encourage enhancement of the patients physical/psychosocial functioning through direct treatment and coordination of facility resources. Provides patient and/or program consultation and referral to community agencies. Our service provides care for adults across the lifespan.

Behavioral Health Counseling Detect and addresses broad spectrum of behavioral health needs( i.e. mental health, substance use, complex psychosocial needs, grief support, mandatory reporting issues); performs triage, warm hand-offs, risk assessment, brief psychotherapeutic counseling intervention and care management services,.

Performs Psychosocial Needs Assessment Complete bio-psychosocial needs
assessments to help determine appropriate level of care. Work with patient &
available support systems to develop appropriate treatment plans/meet goals ofcare. Consultation with facility staff or other community professionals seeking guidance in meeting patient needs.

Coordination of services Provides information and referrals with OHSU partners (i.e. Financial Specialist, RN Clinical Specialists, Patient Advocates and other professionals as appropriate).

Community Resource Referral and Psycho-education- Completes education and
assessment of social determinants of health, social/emotional implications of
medical situations, guardianship or conservatorship, and/or other high-risk needs.
Provides information about Social Security Disability and other financial
resources as appropriate. Acts as advocate to refer patients to appropriate services
within the community.

Provides in-service to department regarding acknowledged areas of expertise
Collaborates with clinical staff to coordinate and gather pertinent information from patients to support clinical management of chronic conditions.

Increases individual patient engagement, capability, and accountability through regular patient contact.

Provides education, information, and encouragement to patients about available health interventions including diet, fitness, behavioral and social connectivity programs.

Actively manages a patient panel.

As part of the qualifications requirement, the following Core Competencies are expected of all OHSU employees regardless of their position within the organization.

Accountability:Ability to establish mutual agreements that result in clear responsibility, taking personal action to accomplish an agreed result and assuming personal responsibility for the results of behavior and actions.

Integrity:Actions are consistent with ethical values. Honest in communication and actions.

Diversity:Honors the uniqueness of each individual, challenges stereotypes and promotes sensitivity and inclusion. Functions effectively and respectfully within the context of varying cultural beliefs, behaviors and backgrounds.

Respect:Demonstrates consideration and appreciation for colleagues, clients and customers.

Service Orientation:Seeks opportunities to improve the work and work environment to better meet the needs of internal and external customers.

Teamwork & Collaboration:Works cooperatively and productively with others to achieve shared goals.

Communication:Demonstrates the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understand perspective of others.

Additional competencies listed below apply to employees in a leadership position.

Systems Thinking:Ability to see and understand whole systems and how elements within systems relate. Works cooperatively with others to use appropriate systems strengths, knowledge and cooperation to improve performance.
Managing Resources:Meets performance goals and budget targets. Effectively manages departmental resources. Understands OHSUs financial systems and uses them effectively. Demonstrates the financial acumen for managing budgets aggressively. Effectively manages vendor relationships to maximize contributions.
Change Leader:Ability to act and provide leadership throughout the change process. Engages employees in the entire process and develops commitment for sustaining change.
Developing Organizational Talent:Ability to recruit, retain and develop high performing individuals aligned with OHSUs goals and values. Completes performance reviews and development plans for all direct reports on time.

• Qualifications:Required MSWPreferred LCSW
  Education: Masters degree (MSW)
• Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
  Experience in behavioral health counseling is required; knowledge of the principles and practices of behavioral health intervention, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotherapeutic counseling modalities.
  Comprehensive understanding of the interrelationship between medical and psychological systems and their impact on health.
  Experience working with an underserved adult population experiencing mental illness, substance abuse, complex psychosocial needs and chronic illness.
• Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW);OR
  • Clinical Social Work Associates (CSWA).
    
    
    

Experience: Two years in behavioral health field/healthcare related field

WORKING CONDITIONS: This may include such items as work schedule, work location, travel and environmental exposures such as noise, human tissues/fluids or radiation.
Hours vary 7:00am 6:00pm up to 40 hours a week

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & EQUIPMENT USAGE: This describes the physical requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Example: Ability to carry and lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for four continuous hours a day.

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